Aircraft Mechanic 2 (CH-47/AH-64/UH-60 - NDI II)

About the role

Aircraft Mechanic 2 (CH-47/AH-64/UH-60 - NDI II) at Wheeler AAF, Hawaii oversees and performs maintenance on helicopters, including non-destructive inspection of aerospace weapon system components and support equipment. The role may require performing Aircraft Mechanic I tasks and working day, swing, night and weekend shifts as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect components and support equipment for structural integrity using non-destructive inspection methods and perform fluid analysis
• Oversee removal, installation, servicing, lubrication and preparation of aircraft subsystems such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and flight controls
• Perform scheduled inspections, limited maintenance operational checks and assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting subsystems
• Prepare forms and records, remove and disassemble defective parts, and maintain supplies and perform preventive maintenance
• Perform non-destructive inspection using penetrant, eddy current, magnetic particle, radiographic, optical and ultrasonic methods, and analyze wear metal content reports to recommend corrective action
• Provide guidance and supervision to trainers and Level I personnel, and lead teams on complex tasks

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; U.S. military technical school or specialized training desired
• Three years of aviation maintenance experience, three years of rotary-wing aircraft experience and two years on the assigned mission design series, all within the last six years
• Three or more years' experience as an aviation inspector
• Valid driver's license, ability to travel internationally and eligibility for a NACI(T1) public trust security clearance; U.S. citizenship required for facility credentials
• Ability to work in a drafty, noisy, dirty shop, in austere conditions, and to pass a respirator fit test

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems on the assigned mission design series
• Advanced knowledge of technical publications and logistics information systems
• Training and qualification to NAS 410 or ASNT-CP-189 at the assigned level, with completed initial Non-Destructive Inspection Level II training
• Use of advanced tools such as torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers and hydraulic press machines

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $96.53 to $46.41 (CBA set)
• Benefits including 11 paid holidays, 401K, medical/dental/eye insurance, life insurance, tuition assistance and employee assistance programs